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Sunderland School Launches Eco Committee Following Esh Donation
Budding eco enthusiasts from a Sunderland primary school have launched a new eco committee club following an equipment boost from Esh Construction.
Get Help With Summer Holiday Childcare Costs
Families can use Tax-Free Childcare to help pay for childcare costs this summer.
1:33 PM 28th June 2022
Healthy Heart Tip: Ball Game Ideas For Young Children
Heart Research UK Healthy Heart Tip, written by the Health Promotion and Education Team at Heart Research UK Ball games are fun at any age, and a great way to get our hearts pumping! Here we explore some games you can enjoy with the little ones in your life, whether they are babies, toddlers or pre-schoolers.
2:00 AM 25th June 2022
Experts Urge Road Trip Safety For You And The Children
A car can quickly overheat in the hot sun - take precautions when travelling
The warmer weather is the perfect time to jump in the car and head out on a road trip with the family, but those travelling with children are being urged to put safety and preparation first. The car rental people at StressFreeCarRental.com are offering their top tips for getting through long journeys with little ones.
8:11 PM 25th June 2022
Leap Into Monkey Valley This Summer At London Zoo
Colobus monkey
ZSL London Zoo will open a landmark new exhibit this summer, as its iconic former Snowdon Aviary becomes a soaring new walk-through home for the Zoo’s troop of black and white colobus monkeys - and the centre-piece of its new Monkey Valley attraction.
2:00 AM 25th June 2022
5 Pup-Friendly Ice Lollies To Try This Summer
With the summer weather heating up, it’s definitely the season for ice cream and lollies. But have you thought about including your four-legged friend in this summer indulgence? While some dogs enjoy the odd bit of dairy, this is not a healthy foodstuff for our canine friends except in small quantities.
2:00 AM 25th June 2022
Increase In Hepatitis (Liver Inflammation) Cases In Children Under Investigation - 23 June 2022
Regular UKHSA updates on the ongoing investigation into higher than usual rates of liver inflammation (hepatitis) in children across the UK.
1:24 PM 23rd June 2022
How Divorced Parents Can Avoid Meltdowns In School Summer Holidays
The countdown is underway to the summer holidays with classrooms buzzing with the prospect of what lies ahead - and who is going where this year. Lasting around six weeks, the summer break is the longest in the school calendar. It also brings added challenges for separated and divorced parents - many of whom work full time and do not have extensive support networks.
3:24 PM 20th June 2022
Healthy Heart Tip: Happy Healthy Father’s Day
Heart Research UK Healthy Heart Tip, written by the Health Promotion and Education Team at Heart Research UK Whether you’re a father or taking on a fatherly role it’s time to celebrate you all this Sunday the 19th of June. Why not try making this a fun healthy day for all the family to remember?
2:00 AM 18th June 2022
Remember Your Dad This Father's Day
Jan Harris
Deputy Group Editor
Image by Innviertlerin from Pixabay
Father's Day in 2022 is this coming Sunday 19 June in the UK and also lots of other countries in the world.
2:00 AM 18th June 2022
Increase In Hepatitis (Liver Inflammation) Cases In Children Under Investigation - 17 June 2022
Photo by Alexander Dummer on Unsplash
Regular UKHSA updates on the ongoing investigation into higher than usual rates of liver inflammation (hepatitis) in children across the UK.
11:12 PM 17th June 2022
Research On Father's Day Purchases Ahead Of Event
Image by Moilanen from Pixabay
Data from across all of Central England Co-op’s 260 plus stores in the run-up to Father’s Day last year showed some interesting trends in gift buying. Treating dad to breakfast was a popular idea - over 21,000 pastries were sold over the Father’s Day weekend in 2021, while sales of eggs and bacon were also on the rise.Sales of greeting cards were on the decline last year.Sales of gin and tonic spiked suggesting more dads are turning to the trendy tipple over the traditional beer and cider
10:42 AM 15th June 2022
What Did Shoppers Put In Their Baskets Over Jubilee Weekend
The Platinum Jubilee displays in Central England Co-op stores.
Trifle, scones, jam, and prosecco were among the top items that Central England Co-op (CEC) shoppers were putting in their baskets as they celebrated the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. Sales data from the retailer’s 260 plus stores across the special four-day holiday weekend has revealed people turned to traditional British favourites to mark the patriotic occasion.
2:00 AM 11th June 2022
Healthy Heart Tip: Bike Week
Heart Research UK Healthy Heart Tip, written by the Health Promotion and Education Team at Heart Research UK #BikeWeekUK begins on 6th June and is the perfect opportunity to become healthier by bike. Cycling regularly can help to lower our risk of developing heart disease and improve our overall health and wellbeing. Here are some tips to help you get on your bike this summer!
2:00 AM 11th June 2022
Save Money On Trendy Wedding Sweet Tables
Calling all brides to be, the nation's go-to sweet wholesaler is giving tips on how to create the perfect budget-friendly sweets table for your guests on your wedding day. Online sweetie wholesaler Wholesale Sweets is helping couples create the tastiest and prettiest sweets table for their guests to enjoy on their wedding day.
2:00 AM 11th June 2022
Increase In Hepatitis (Liver Inflammation) Cases In Children Under Investigation - 9 June 2922
Regular UKHSA updates on the ongoing investigation into higher than usual rates of liver inflammation (hepatitis) in children across the UK.
7:30 PM 9th June 2022
Family Partner Appointment Bolsters Growth At Law Firm
Ward Hadaway has made a senior appointment in its family and matrimonial team at its Newcastle headquarters. Gemma Iceton, a highly regarded family law solicitor in the North East of England, joins the organisation as a partner in the family and matrimonial team.
12:14 PM 8th June 2022
Top Royal Toys Revealed
Image by Carola68 Die Welt ist bunt...... from Pixabay
Based on sales data and trends over the last 12 months, old fashioned wooden toys from brands such as Melissa & Doug are making a comeback, something that could be attributed to their popularity with the Royal Family, claims former Royal butler Grant Harrold.
2:00 AM 3rd June 2022
Healthy Heart Tip: Cooking From Scratch
Heart Research UK Healthy Heart Tip, written by the Health Promotion and Education Team at Heart Research UK Cooking from scratch can be more nutritious, tastier, cheaper, and it doesn’t have to take long. Give it a go and enjoy the sense of achievement once you’ve cooked a delicious meal.
2:00 AM 3rd June 2022
Experts Reveal How To Make A Cuppa Fit For A Queen
Image by Steve Buissinne from Pixabay
In celebration of the Queen's Platinum Jubilee, luxury boutique hotel group Dakota Hotels has teamed up with brew aficionados at Canton Tea to reveal, once and for all, how to make the perfect cuppa. With a whopping 100 million cups consumed each day, Tea is undoubtedly the national drink of Britain - and one of the Queen’s favourite beverages!
2:00 AM 3rd June 2022
Royal Family's Favourite Games To Play During The Jubilee Celebrations
Image by lb_user from Pixabay
With the Jubilee celebrations in full swing, the team at SudokuCraze can reveal the Royal family’s favourite games to play in their spare time, from Charades to table tennis.
2:00 AM 3rd June 2022
The Queen's Dogs Over The Years
Just like much of the British population, the Queen is an avid dog-lover. And many will know that she's fallen in love with one particular breed: the fun and playful corgi. The Queen has had many corgis over the years and has been in love with the breed since her father, King George VI brought a corgi called Dookie home when she was seven years-old.
2:00 AM 3rd June 2022
Royals On Rails At The National Railway Museum
The National Railway Museum is inviting visitors to share in the luxury of royal travel with a season of royal-themed activities and a new exhibition to coincide with Her Majesty the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. Families can learn about how the railways have changed during the Queen’s 70-year reign and can take part in hands-on activities and free talks from the museum’s learning team.
3:00 PM 29th May 2022
Visit The World's Smallest Jubilee Party
Legoland Discovery Centre Birmingham is honouring the Queen’s remarkable 70 years on the throne by throwing the world’s smallest Platinum Jubilee celebration. After taking to the throne in 1952, Her Majesty has ‘built’ an extraordinary legacy, serving not only the UK but the masses of countries throughout the Commonwealth.
3:00 AM 28th May 2022
Can You Spot The Crown In This Jubilee-Themed Brainteaser?
CIPHR is testing people’s observation skills with this tricky jubilee-themed seek-and-find puzzle. Can you find the crown in the fun illustration below, which shows crowds of people celebrating the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee? You’ll have to scan the whole scene to spot the hidden crown. The time to beat is 29 seconds. As a bonus challenge, there’s also a heart, key, and butterfly to find.
2:00 AM 28th May 2022
Increase In Hepatitis (Liver Inflammation) Cases In Children Under Investigation - 27 May 2022
Photo by Marisa Howenstine on Unsplash
Regular UKHSA updates on the ongoing investigation into higher than usual rates of liver inflammation (hepatitis) in children across the UK.
10:45 AM 27th May 2022
North East School Makes National Finals Of The Big Bang Competition
Students from Corbridge Middle School, based in Northumberland, are among the 52 projects to make it to the national Finals of The Big Bang UK Young Scientists & Engineers Competition. The Big Bang Competition recognises and rewards young people’s science and engineering project work.
12:37 PM 25th May 2022
Healthy Heart Tip: Menu Planning
Heart Research UK Healthy Heart Tip, written by the Health Promotion and Education Team at Heart Research UK Do you plan your meals in advance? If you don’t, it may be something you could consider! Meal planning can support healthy eating as nutritious and balanced meals are easier to achieve when planned ahead.
3:00 AM 21st May 2022
10 Essential Tips To Stretch Your Cash In The Supermarket
Image by Tumisu / pixabay
Households are being offered clever tips to save cash on the weekly food shop to help money stretch a little further. The money-savers at NetVoucherCodes.uk have explored different ways to save those extra pennies when paying your weekly shopping bill.
3:00 AM 21st May 2022
The Union Jack Jubilee Brainteaser That 65% Of People Are Giving Up On
Families across the UK are royally stumped at a Union Jack brainteaser that was created to celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. Providing an activity for the upcoming festivities, Prestigious Textiles has added an extra stripe into one of the Union Jacks on its Jubilee fabric collection, and it’s baffling almost two-thirds (65%) of the country, can you spot it?
3:00 AM 21st May 2022
Queen’s Platinum Jubilee: 10 Party Games
As the country gets ready to celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee to mark Queen Elizabeth II’s 70 years of service, gaming company Solitaired share their pick of games to make your street party or family gathering fit for a royal over the bank holiday weekend. 1.
3:00 AM 21st May 2022
Fantastic Frankie A Tale For Our Times
In Mental Awareness Week, Group Editor Andrew Palmer, chatted with Jess Rose about the inspiration behind her debut children’s book Fantastic Frankie. In Mental Awareness Week, Group Editor Andrew Palmer, chatted with Jess Rose about the inspiration behind her debut children’s book Fantastic Frankie.
5:09 PM 18th May 2022
Parents Drive Their Children To School Because They Are Concerned About Traffic
New polling data released for Living Streets’ Walk to School Week (16-20 May 2022) finds that traffic is one of the biggest barriers to children walking to school, with 15 per cent of parents naming it as a reason their child doesn’t walk. With 10.3 million pupils in the UK, it would mean tens of thousands of them are being denied the physical and social health benefits of being more active.
8:17 PM 17th May 2022
Opinion
Could There Be An Exodus From Private Education In The UK?
Picture: Pixabay
Stephanie Court a director in the Private Client department at audit, tax and consulting firm RSM asks could there be an exodus from private education in the UK?
3:00 AM 14th May 2022
What Role Does Mediation Play In No-Fault Divorce?
Nicki Mitchell
Legal Features Writer
image / pixabay
The long-awaited introduction of No-Fault Divorce - which dispenses with the ‘blame game’ - makes it easier for couples to manage their separation and work together to avoid lengthy, costly, and stressful court disputes. The ground-breaking changes in the law, which came into effect on April 6, enable divorces to be completed in just six months.
3:00 AM 14th May 2022
5 Foods You Didn’t Know Could Help Ease Your Menopause Symptoms
image / pixabay
From hot flushes to bloating, sleep disturbance to night sweats, it’s estimated that 8 in 10 peri-menopausal, menopausal and post-menopausal women experience symptoms that significantly impact their daily lives.
3:00 AM 14th May 2022
How Therapy Dogs Help With Dementia
Dementia is a syndrome and a group of symptoms associated with brain function, and it causes things like memory loss, speed of thinking, movement, and ability to use language clearly (NHS). This illness is extremely difficult to deal with, and can present a great challenge, both for the people suffering from the condition and for those close to and caring for them.
3:00 AM 14th May 2022
5 Ways To Keep Your Cat Cool During A Heatwave
With a heatwave on its way this May, we might welcome these warmer days after a long British winter. However, your furry friend may find these higher temperatures harder to deal with. If you're worried about your cat overheating, the experts at Catit have shared their top tips on how to keep them cool and content even on the hottest days of the year.
3:00 AM 14th May 2022
Prestigious Ballet School Beckons For Britain’s Got Talent Schoolboy
A pupil from a primary school in South Tyneside has won a place at the Royal Ballet School of London, a highly respected and celebrated ballet school. Joseph Chow, a year 6 pupil at St Matthew’s Catholic Primary School, which is part of Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust, has been offered a place at the Royal Ballet School of London following a rigorous application process.
2:36 PM 13th May 2022
Increase In Hepatitis (Liver Inflammation) Cases In Children Under Investigation - 12 May 2022
Regular UKHSA updates on the ongoing investigation into higher than usual rates of liver inflammation (hepatitis) in children across the UK.
7:44 PM 12th May 2022
Healthy Heart Tip: Mental Health And Our Hearts
Heart Research UK Healthy Heart Tip, written by the Health Promotion and Education Team at Heart Research UK This week is mental health awareness week. We know that each year in England, one in four people will experience some sort of mental health problem.
1:30 PM 11th May 2022
5 Tips For How To Stay On Top Of Your Mental Health At University
Photo by Jason Goodman on Unsplash
Brand ambassador for student accommodation provider, UniHomes, shares top tips for managing your mental health this Mental Health Awareness Week University is an adventure for all students, filled with endless opportunities from socialising at events, to moving to a new city and experiencing that sweet taste of independence.
3:10 PM 10th May 2022
60% Of People ‘Do Not Share Mental Health Concerns With GP’
Photo by Nathan Dumlao on Unsplash
Mental health expert says ‘people struggle to believe in themselves and actually tell their doctor'
3:00 AM 10th May 2022
The Climb - An Ascent Into The Childhood’s Imagination
The Climb is a brand-new children’s book by established author Martin Bissett. Martin has published twelve books, but this is his first illustrated story and his first for children as part of a four-part series. The Climb is based on a dream that the six-year-old Martin had, making it an exciting exploration of childhood imagination.
3:00 AM 7th May 2022
Healthy Heart Tip: Walking
Heart Research UK Healthy Heart Tip, written by the Health Promotion and Education Team at Heart Research UK May is National Walking Month, which encourages us to leave the car at home and find ways to incorporate more walking into our days. Walking a little each day can offer a great benefit to our overall health and wellbeing, including our heart.
3:00 AM 7th May 2022
Increase In Hepatitis (Liver Inflammation) Cases In Children Under Investigation - 6 May 2022
Regular UKHSA updates on the ongoing investigation into higher than usual rates of liver inflammation (hepatitis) in children across the UK.
2:37 PM 6th May 2022
Students Heading To Class This Autumn Are Reminded To Apply For Student Finance
Student Loans Company is urging new full time undergraduate students in England to apply for their student finance before the deadline on 20 May.
5:00 PM 3rd May 2022
Platinum Jubilee Book To Arrive In Primary Schools From Mid-May
Primary school children across the UK will begin to receive ‘Queen Elizabeth: A Platinum Jubilee Celebration’
3:00 AM 3rd May 2022
Key Facts About Coercive Control And Gaslighting
The issue of coercive control and its devastating effect on victims has been reenforced in a landmark High Court case where the term ‘gaslighting’ appears in a published judgement for the first time.
3:00 AM 30th April 2022
90 Year Old Charity Fundraiser Jeffrey Long Sets Out On His Next Challenge
Graham Clark
Music Features Writer
There were many salutes to celebrate the birthday of Queen Elizabeth. Bingley resident Jeffrey Long MBE decided to mark the occasion in his own unique way - by setting off on his next challenge, a 96 mile charity walk in aid of raising funds for the Alzheimer’s Society.
3:00 AM 30th April 2022
Healthy Heart Tip: On Your Feet Britain
Heart Research UK Healthy Heart Tip, written by the Health Promotion and Education Team at Heart Research UK
3:00 AM 30th April 2022
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